Jamie's Kitchen Australia is a 10 part Australian television show which premiered Thursday 14 September 2006 on Network Ten. The show stars international chef Jamie Oliver and Tobie Puttock. Puttock is a friend of Oliver's and having previously worked for Oliver in England, is in charge of establishing the restaurant, Fifteen Melbourne. Based upon the original Jamie's Kitchen that aired in 2002 in the UK, 25 disadvantaged youth were selected to train and hopefully become part of the staff at the newly opened Fifteen restaurant in Melbourne. Prior to the opening of the restaurant, initial training of the young apprentice chefs took place at Box Hill Institute of TAFE. Fifteen was located at 115 Collins Street, Melbourne, replacing Mo Mo restaurant. Fifteen was opened to the public from 22 September 2006. However, it has now closed, being replaced by another restaurant called The Kitchen Cat, also run by Tobie Puttock.
Episode 1
Sep 14, 2006
Jamie Oliver is set to open a new Fifteen restaurant on the other side of the world in Melbourne. He enlists the help of Fifteen’s original Head Chef, Tobie Puttock. The selection process for 20 under-privileged trainees begins and the hunt for the perfect Fifteen restaurant site commences.
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The gruelling selection process continues. The remaining 60 applicants complete a taste test of which only 30 of them are invited to a challenging 3-day Outward Bound trip where a final decision is made. Who will make the final cut? Jamie Oliver offers his opinion and support, and major problems are already becoming apparent with the restaurant site.
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The final trainees are inducted into the Fifteen program and TAFE training begins. Jamie Oliver congratulates the trainees on their success, but little do they know the pressure they must face in the coming weeks. Problems with the restaurant continue and Jamie is concerned that it won’t be ready for the scheduled launch.
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Not even a week into their TAFE training and already some of the trainees are beginning to crack under the pressure. Who will survive the Fifteen program? Plus Tobie presents his plans for the restaurant to Jamie but will the new design meet with Jamie's approval?
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Several of the trainees continue to struggle with their attendance and their attitude. Difficult dynamics amongst the group sees one of the trainees cross the line. But will it destroy their chances with Fifteen? The trainees face a crucial test and Jamie gets his first tour of Fifteen Melbourne.
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The trainees are taken on a tour of the Fifteen restaurant and cook up a storm for the builders who are working around the clock to finish renovations in time for Jamie Oliver’s arrival. The pressure to become part of Fifteen Melbourne builds and tough decisions need to be made, including the future of one of the trainees. The second TAFE assessment produces some unexpected results.
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A final decision is made about who will go through to work at the Fifteen restaurant and for two trainees a trip of a lifetime to the UK to meet Jamie Oliver in person. The successful trainees begin their work placements… Can they handle working for the first time as chefs? Jamie Oliver arrives in Australia… will the restaurant be ready in time for the launch?
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After much anticipation, the time has finally arrived for the remaining trainees to meet their hero. Jamie Oliver takes the time to get to know each of the trainees and there are plenty of nerves as they are put to their biggest test yet - cooking with Jamie at an important function. Jamie visits the Fifteen restaurant for the first time - is it up to his standard
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The nerves and excitement builds as the restaurant's launch day finally arrives. After 3 months of gruelling preparation, are the trainees ready to stand side by side as a team? Will the final touches to the restaurant be completed in time? Is Jamie happy with Australia's first Fifteen restaurant?
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